I have a 15 year old FHP geothermal heat pump, the compressor won't start. In heat mode there is a slight humming, and every 30 seconds or so louder buzzing noise for a few seconds. The compressor is getting
A simple DMM can not test the start capacitor. Either use a real piece of test equipment or take a chance and buy a new cap.
The compressor is getting
WTF does THAT mean please?
I tested the start capacitor with a simple DMM using a
Jeff
Tony,
A new cap and a hard start kit got the compressor running again, I appreciate your help.
John
Yes, I meant ohms not amps on the motor windings. Thanks for pointing it out so eloquently:)
Huh? I don't think you meant to write what you wrote there!
I'm still trying to figure that out. Maybe sarcastic? Nothing else makes sense.
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I found this article that may be helpful in answering your questions. I hope you get everything figured out!
How old is the heat pump and what model is it? What part of the country do you live? Let me know if you need heat pump prices. Thanks
~James
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